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Beautiful Perigordine House with large pool and stunning views near Lascaux - 6 bedroom country house with stunning views/private pool. Sleeps 8-12

Plazac, France

Chateau / Country House

People: 12

Bedrooms: 6

Bathrooms: 3

Min. Stay: 7 nights

About this unit

6 bedroom country house with stunning views/private pool. Sleeps 8-12

Beautiful country house with stunning views and private swimming pool near Montignac Lascaux & Sarlat . La Goulette is set up on a hill overlooking the River Vimont valley and the pretty medieval village of Plazac. It is set in 2 hectares of land with a pond , gorgeous pool and pretty gardens and is completely private. It is the perfect place to relax - either sipping a glass of iced cold rose on the huge terrace drinking in the view, or just sitting under a tree reading a booking or swimming in the large pool. We offer pure luxury - French antique furniture, the highest quality linen, towels, china and glasses. Everything is decorated to the highest standard. It is near all the historic ancient sites cave paintings, and beautiful Chateaux and riverside castles. You can also canoe on the River Vezere nearby, go walking, cycling or visit the wonderful selection of restaurants here - from the traditional, to the riverside, Chateau or Michelin starred restaurants at Sarlat and Terrason.

About the property

Pretty House & Swimming Pool

La Goulette is a beautiful traditional perigordine historic house with a tower, a gorgeous large pool and huge terrace with stunning views. It is set on a hill overlooking the river vimont valley and It is set in the most beautiful countryside near the Vallee D'Homme. It is near Lascaux Montignac, St. Leon sur Vezere, Les Eyzies de Tayac, Rouffignac and Sarlat de Caneda and is near all the famous prehistoric sites like Lascaux, Le Roque Christophe, Le Grotte de Rouffignac, Le Font de Gaume and many more caves and ancient sites.The house is built of mellow golden stone and has a tower and a very spacious living area. As you approach the house, you arrive and enter a stone arch which forms a large courtyard with a lawned area with flowers and a big central tree leading onto a huge terrace with palms, flowers and panoramic views. There are further terraces and a large ice blue private swimming pool with palms and flowers to the side of the house with a dining area, sun terrace with sun loungers around the pool, further sun bathing areas, a raised lawned area above the pool with another table and chairs and at the other end of the Pool House with a fridge for cold drinks and wine, and a good supply of swimming towels. The property sits in 2 acres of land and woods, fields, an orchard and a pond. There are many quiet areas to sit and contemplate the view or to read a book in the shade of an acacia tree. For those who love nature, and want a private and quiet retreat from the world, La Goulette is the perfect place for a family holiday, wedding reception, party or celebration. Inside the main house there is a mixture of rustic charm and designer elegance. It has a Fired Earth kitchen, French antique beds, Toile de Jouay wallpaper in the bedrooms, and a large Perigourdine stone fireplace. There are wooden floors throughout except for in the tiled kitchens. There is also a large utility room. with . There are also wide screen TV's, DVD players, stereo, Ipod dock, and Wi-Fi. If you can tear yourself away from this perfect setting, all “ Les Grands Sites du Perigord” are on your doorstep – La Roque Christophe (Troglodite village in the rock above the river Vezere), Lascaux ( the famous Palaeolithic cave paintings), Le Font de Gaume at Les Eyzies (more cave paintings) La Grotte at Rouffignac and more. Also interesting to explore is the medieval church at Plazac and its cobbled backstreets; the beautiful village of St. Leon sur Vezere; Les Eyzies and the famous medieval town of Sarlat - full of its designer shops and medieval history. There are also many beautiful Chateaux within a short drive, and the beautiful local town of Montignac for the supermarket, banks and riverside restaurants. And for the gourmet food lovers, we have Michelin star restaurants as well as very good traditional Perigourdine restaurants all nearby. This a truly fairy tale, unforgettable experience with towers, chateaux, medieval villages, lakes and the most beautiful rolling hills, river valleys and woods all around you. You will fall in love with La Goulette as we did! Bonne Vacances!

Bedrooms

6 Bedrooms

Sleeps 12

Owner

Julia Pikal -owner

Member Since 2013

Speaks

english

Calendar last updated:

17 Dec 2018

About Julia Pikal -owner

La Goulette is owned by Julia Pikal. Julia grew up in Wiltshire and later moved to London where she worked as a Producer for Production Companies mainly making advertisements and music videos. Later on she trained to be a Psychotherapist which is her current profession. Her partner, David Blass is also a Psychotherapist.

Julia Pikal -owner purchased this Chateau / Country House in 2013

Why Julia Pikal -owner chose Plazac

Both David and I love France, as did my parents. Their dream was to buy a house in France. So when they both sadly died, I decided to make their dream come true and mine too of course! We spent 5 months looking for the house of our dreams. We had nearly given up when on a final trip to the lovely Perigord Noir, we stumbled across la Goulette, It was love at first sight! I was so overwhelmed by the beauty of the location and the view from the huge terrace, that I burst into tears at the thought of not being able to own this house! We had a big birthday celebration on the terrace last July and all our guests also fell in love with La Goulette and the view from the terrace! Being a nature lover, it is wonderful to have red squirrels and deer in our woodland, a variety of frogs and lizards and so many beautiful butterflies.

What makes this Chateau / Country House unique

Anyone who has visited La Goulette always gets excited as they drive up the hill and first see the little estate. Then as they approach the house and cottage joined together by a wisteria covered arch, they are already enchanted. There is a lovely atmosphere at La Goulette and a feeling of space. The brand new swimming pool is a beautiful ice blue colour and there is lots of space with the large gardens, woodland and pond for children to have fun too. Not far away is Etaing du Tamnies for those who like a beach and beach bar. You can walk down to Plazac to buy fresh bread at the Boulangerie, there is a bio-store (mini supermarket) 2 restaurants and bars as well as more shops in nearby Rouffignac, Les Moustiers, St Leon sur Vezere and Montignac.

Facilities

Children Welcome

Heater

TV

Washer & Dryer

Internet

Parking

Fireplace

Satellite or Cable

Swimming pool

Air Conditioning

Bathrooms

3 Bathrooms

Bathroom 1

toilet, combination tub/shower, shower

Bathroom 2

toilet, shower

Bathroom 3

toilet, shower

There are three bathrooms. There is a family bathroom with bath, toilet and separate shower enclosure. And two ensuite bathrooms

Location Type

Rural

Meals

Guests provide their own meals

General

Internet

There is a wifi connection.

Air Conditioning

Fans supplied

Linens Provided

Sheets, duvets,pillows and pillow cases provided

Washing Machine

There is a washing machine in the Utility room in main house.

Tumble Dryer

There is a clothes dryer in utility room in main house.

Fireplace

Parking

There is a walled area for parking for two cars. But there are other areas for parking too.

Heating

Electric wall radiators and two wood burning stoves in both houses

Towels Provided

Bath, hand and swimming towels provided

Wireless Internet

Wood Stove

There is a woodburning stove with logs supplied

Iron & Board

Hair Dryer

Living Room

There is a large living room in the main house with three sofas.

Kitchen

Dishwasher

New dishwasher in Main House

Refrigerator

There is a large american style fridge in the main house and a normal sized fridge in the cottage

Stove

There is a stainless steal range cooker in the main house which includes two ovens

Oven

Microwave

There is a microwave in the main house

Grill

Coffee Maker

Toaster

Dishes & Utensils

All supplied in the main house

Kitchen

Dining

Dining Area

Child's Highchair

Dining

There is a table that seats 10 that can be extended to seat 12 in the main house.

comfy seating for 12 people

Entertainment

Television

Satellite / Cable

Satellite.

Stereo

There is a stereo with an Ipod portal in the main house

DVD Player

Outside

Lawn / Garden

There is an attractive garden in front of the main house and cottage leading to a huge terrace with outstanding views plus 2 acres of land and woodland.

Outdoor Grill

Deck / Patio

There is a huge terrace in front of the main house and a sun terrace by the swimming pool and at the side of the main house.

Pool / Spa

Private Pool

There is a large private swimming pool at the side of the main house.

House Rules

Check-in: 17:00

Check-out: 10:00

Cancellation Policy

100% refund for cancellations more than 60 days before check-in date.

20 Reviews

Exceptional5/5

1 - 6 of 20

Perfect House for vacations with friends

5/5

Stayed Aug 2017

DEBORAH M.

Thanks a lot to Julia and David for their warm welcoming!! Lovely place!

Submitted 13 Aug 2017

Owner's Response:

Thank you Debotah and friends! We really enjoyed having you all to stay and miss your happy laughter and the evening games of Pétanque! Such a shame the weather was not very good! We look forward to welcoming you to La Goulette again!

Perfect from start to finish

5/5

Stayed Jul 2017

Peter T.

Our party of 12 consisted of 6 adults and 6 kids ranging from 2 years to 70+. From the moment we arrived and were greeted by Julia and David it was clear it was going to be a fabulous week. David and Julia are the perfect owners always available for advice and help, but never intrusive.

The house is set in a beautiful location, close enough to the village to be able to cycle for fresh bread, but secluded enough that allowed the whole family to relax. The kids spent most of the week in the pool, perfect size and lovely not to be chlorinated.

The house itself has been renovated to a very high standard and easily accommodated the whole party, without feeling cramped.

For us the piece de resistance was the terrace with the amazing views over the valley. We were able to utilise the terrace for all meals and it was wonderful to sit and enjoy a glass or two of wine watching the sunset.

This place is a real haven for peace and tranquility and the perfect location for a family holiday

Submitted 16 Aug 2017

Owner's Response:

Ah Peter, thank you so much for the great review. You and your lovely family were also 'perfect from start to finish!' We loved having you all here and I am pleased to hear that we managed to keep the balance of being able to help and offer advice as well as not being intrusive. We hope to welcome you all back next year for another lovely holiday at La Goulette!

Ideal relaxation

5/5

Stayed Aug 2016

laurence c.

Just what the doctor ordered. Mixed age groups eight days old to 85. Something for all and great area. Good back up when required. Great for walking and cycling and within reasonable reach of other holiday pursuits (canooing, go-ape equivalent, food, art and music). Ambience so relaxed that was good just to potter round pool, cook and read. Would book again or even buy if could.

Submitted 4 Sep 2016

Owner's Response:

We are so pleased to hear that you enjoyed being at our lovely La Goulette and the surrounding area! We are here now ourselves and the weather is fabulous. As for buying it, we will sell it one day so keep in touch if you are serious! All the very best, Julia and David

Fantastic villa!

5/5

Stayed Jul 2016

Mary v.

Our large family group thoroughly enjoyed our stay at La Goulette! It is a lovely home, well-situated in the countryside just outside of the small village of Plazac, but so close to many wonderful sites and restaurants. The house itself is in a completely quiet location with no noise except morning birdcalls. The rooms were spacious and the beds comfortable, and the linens and towels were perfect. The bathrooms were updated and the kitchen was well-equipped for the dinners we cooked at home. We loved the evenings we decided to grill at home and eat our dinner outside on the lovely terrace, at the large table - because the view is so beautiful! The terrace table is equipped with two large umbrellas, so we were always comfortable even on hot days. The pool is large and perfect (and the saltwater was "not salty" according to my children, so don't let that put you off), and we spent several relaxing afternoons there. The indoor spaces were lovely and comfortable. It is important to know that the three bedrooms upstairs in the main house are accessed by a metal spiral staircase, which was fine for our group. The cottage bedrooms are accessed via a regular wooden staircase and are wonderfully romantic and pretty, and the master bedroom in the main house is on the ground floor and has a large comfortable bed and en suite bathroom. We did not use the second kitchen in the cottage, but it is a full-size kitchen with modern appliances. The small store/bakery in Plazac is a lovely 20-minute walk (or 5-minute drive) away and has bread, croissants and other baked goods in the morning, and a few other staples (like coffee and cream!). There were quite a few good restaurants and lovely villages within a 10-20 minute drive; our favorites were Le Petit Leon and La Poste in St. Leon, and Le Moulin de Mitou in Auriac. We loved visiting the Font-de-Gaume prehistoric cave paintings (limited number of visitors, reserve well ahead of time or get there VERY early in high season), Coumbarelles cave paintings (also limited visitation), and the Le Roque Christophe cave dwellings, all very close by. The owner Julia was very helpful responding to our questions prior to our visit, and the caretaker Cristina was prompt and helpful when we needed her assistance during our visit. We highly recommend La Goulette and hope to return someday!

Submitted 28 Jul 2016

Owner's Response:

Thank you for your review Mary. We are so pleased to hear how much you enjoyed your stay at La Goulette and for the helpful descriptions of the property including the stairs so that other potential holiday makers know about how it is at La Goulette, and can hear the useful information about the historic sites you visited and the restaurants. We look forward to meeting you on your return!

Outstanding house in lovely position

5/5

Stayed Aug 2015

Jonathan N.Chipping Norton, UK

A fine, well maintained and spacious house. Close to local amenities yet secluded and private. Liked the large salt water swimming pool and the space to always find a quiet spot.

Would recommend to family and friends without reservation. A memorable holiday.

Submitted 2 Sep 2015

Owner's Response:

We are so pleased to hear that you enjoyed your lovely holiday at La Goulette and to hear your positive comments. You are most welcome to return and we hope you do!

La Goulette is a most wonderful home and location

5/5

Stayed May 2015

Alan M.

We have just spent a very happy week at La Goulette celebrating our Golden Wedding with our extended family of six adults and five grandchildren.

We found the accomodation to be superb with all our needs catered for and with a wonderful location at which to stay.

Our grandchildren had a marvellous time in the swimming pool and exploring the grounds.

La Goulette is very suitably located for the many and varied interests of the Region.

We would have no hesitation in returning ourselves or recommending to others.

Submitted 1 Jun 2015

Owner's Response:

Thank you Alan and May. We are delighted to hear how much enjoyed staying at our beautiful property La Goulette. And look forward to seeing you on your return another year. Best Wishes, Julia and David

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Location

Plazac, France

La Goulette is very near all the historic sites - La Grotte de Rouffignac is 4 kms in one direction and La Roque Christopher 4 kms in the other direction. Its also about 12 kms from Lascaux (ancient cave paintings) and 45 minutes away from Sarlat and 15 minutes away from Le Eyzies. Its near the beautiful river valley of the Vezere (La Valleé 'Homme) and surrounded by exquisite Chateaux, pretty villages such as St Leon sur Vezere, Fanlac, Beynac (where the film Chocolat was filmed) and many more lovely pretty towns and villages as well as the famous town of Sarlat de Caneda. Everyone who has stayed at La Goulette has talked about one fun they have had canoeing on the River Vezere, the lovely riverside and village restaurants they have visited and generally how stunningly beautiful this area is.